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Woman's Hour

BBC Radio 4
Mental Health
Women's Health
Menopause
Women's Rights
Social Media
Breast Cancer
Cyberflashing
Olympics
SEND Reforms
Afghanistan
Sexual Health For Over 50s
Endometriosis
Jeffrey Epstein
Ketamine
ADHD
Age UK
HPV
Iran
Gender Pension Gap
NHS

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. The Woman's Hour Guide to Life collection is here: www.bbc.co.uk/guidetolife

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Dame Meera Syal is a multi-award winning writer and actor, and a name and face very familiar to many of us having graced our screens for decades now. She's just published her first memoir and is also currently on stage in The Children at the Lyric Ha... more

Georgia Hunter Bell rediscovered her teenage love of running during lockdown, and two years later won Team GB a Bronze medal in the 1,500m at the Paris Olympics, at the age of 30. This year she's won gold medals at the World Indoor Championships, the... more

Dame Meera Syal is a multi-award winning writer and actor, and a name and face very familiar to many of us having graced our screens for decades now. She's just published her first memoir and is also currently on stage in The Children at the Lyric Ha... more

A new film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility will be released in cinemas on Friday 25 September. Austen's first published novel tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, who are forced to leave their family estate after their father's ... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Sandé
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Music industry
Episode: Nadine Dorries, Emeli Sandé, Darts
Nadine Dorries
Former Conservative MP, now Reform UK member
Reform UK
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Bo Greaves
Professional darts player, world number one in PDC; first woman to win a match on the European Tour
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Margaret Hodge
Baroness, former MP and minister
House of Lords
Episode: Boxer Katie Taylor, Baroness Margaret Hodge, The impact of having an absent father.
Hannah Robotham
Parent and campaigner for Truth For Our Babies
Truth For Our Babies
Episode: Sussex Maternity Review, Hidden world of charity shops, Remembering Gloria Steinem
Katie Fowler
Parent and campaigner for Truth For Our Babies
Truth For Our Babies
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Tansy Hoskins
Journalist and sustainable fashion expert
Author of Charity Shop World
Episode: Sussex Maternity Review, Hidden world of charity shops, Remembering Gloria Steinem
Beatrix Campbell
Feminist writer and activist
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Helen Hardy
Founder of Foudy's, women's football retailer
Foudy's
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Hosts

Kylie Pentelow
Host of Woman's Hour
Nuala McGovern
Host of Woman's Hour
Anita Rani
Host of Woman's Hour

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 4.2k ratings
  • Okay but not en pointe

    Used to listen to this religiously 15-20 years ago however it has declined in recent years. It doesn’t feel relevant or en pointe and the zeitgeist has passed this show by with podcasts like

    the Guilty Feminist.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aba229
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • NELL

    Nell Frizzell hating on birthday cake, telling her children on their birthdays about HER labour including all her pain and suffering with their birth journey is completely self absorbed and selfish, yet wants her family to give her a sleep in on her birthday! Her take on a person being completely forgotten by her husband and children on her birthday is very telling.

    I hope Anita and Poorna had a coffee after this interview with delicious cake!🍰 🧁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatherineQ34
    Australia6 months ago
  • Excellent coverage - audio needs improvement

    I’ve loved WH for years and regularly listen to the weekend edition. Recently the audio has declined however and is only coming through one headphone - it’s the only podcast that does it - and renders it inaudible.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Harhan79
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Palestine

    I feel like I’ve just sat through a pro Hamas report when I was looking forward to Woman”s Hour. Return the hostages and all the conflict ends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs Etherington
    Canadaa year ago
  • Be quiet Lula

    Could be a great show but Lula seems unable to run a competent interview. Please help her learn to be quiet and listen to her interviewee. She jumps to conclusions, won’t allow people to explain even very complex subjects. She comes across as being terribly rude and self obsessed; she’s quite off putting and not a great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Vanishing Kiwi
    New Zealanda year ago

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Some critics call out interview styles as too confrontational or biased at times.
Positive feedback on the breadth of topics from culture to policy, though some desire more depth in certain areas.
Listeners praise courageous, insightful interviews and strong female perspectives.
Appreciation for coverage of health, parenting, and social issues with practical takeaways.

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Weekend Woman's Hour: Natalie Imbruglia, Nursery safety, Car maintenance
Q: Is DBS clearance a good thing for safeguarding, or could it slow down recruitment in nurseries?
While DBS clearance is important for safeguarding, relying solely on it isn't enough; a strong safeguarding culture and thorough checks are essential, and sometimes full DBS checks may delay recruitment.
Nadine Dorries, Emeli Sandé, Darts
Q: How has the industry changed for female artists over the past 15 years?
Emily Sandé explains that there is more control for female artists, fewer gatekeepers, and a need to stay authentic while navigating a crowded and fast-changing music landscape.
Amelia Dimoldenberg, Vaping, Bigamy, Angel Blue
Q: How did Amelia Dimoldenberg come to create her academy for young creatives?
Amelia explained that the idea originated from her own experiences in the youth club and her mission to provide a space with mentoring and back-end opportunities through Spiral Skills, expanding opportunities beyond on-camera roles.
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Listener week - Elderly caring, women in boat building, dialects, functional skills in schools
Q: Why is functional skills pitched as an alternative to GCSEs, and how might policy change?
Experts argue for integrating functional skills into GCSEs or creating a universal standard to replace the arbitrary grade four, citing better accessibility and employability.
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Listener week - Elderly caring, women in boat building, dialects, functional skills in schools
Q: What support options exist for carers right now?
Panelists explain formal resources like Age UK, carers services, and local organizations, plus the importance of coordinated support and practical steps families can take.

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What is Woman's Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A topical, women-centered talk show that covers culture, health, education, policy, and personal stories through a mix of expert guests and listener voices. Episodes frequently pair policy context with lived experience, exploring how gender shapes opportunities, care, and social norms, while also spotlighting arts, sport, and technology through accessible, human-focused conversations. Notable strengths include a consistent emphasis on practical guidance, advocacy, and authentic narratives from diverse women, which can help listeners feel informed and empowered. The show's breadth—ranging from midwifery and motherhood to dialect history and third-culture kid experience—offers something for listeners seeking both expert analysis and personal ... more

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7. Tansy Hoskins
8. Beatrix Campbell

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